Among the 144 planned audits, 58 will focus on verifying export controls in third countries, more than double the number carried out in 2025. These cover a range of areas, including pesticide residues in fruit and vegetables from Brazil and Morocco, fishery products from over a dozen countries, and antimicrobial resistance controls in five nations. Within the EU, audits will address topics such as animal disease emergency measures, on-farm animal welfare for broilers, sustainable pesticide use, and food contact materials made from recycled plastics.

Support for EU candidate countries also remains a priority. Twelve audits are planned across Montenegro, Moldova, Albania and Ukraine to assess progress in aligning with EU food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary requirements ahead of accession.  

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